Victoria Baths & Chew The Float Exhibit

Visited the Cottonopolis Collective art exhibit at The Victoria Baths in Chorlton-On-Medlock in Manchester. Never been to the old baths before so it was good to see both the semi-restored baths and some local art too. And what a great venue for art. Most of the pieces did seem related to the theme of the baths. But my favourite piece was Teresa Wilson's 'Facade' - a site specific puppet installation occupying the sitting room of the Superintendent's Flat. The puppets have a macabre feel, ghosts of another time but commanding attention in the present. Demanding we draw a story out although the story is ambiguous. Also loved Andy Gornall's mixed media bricolage pieces - abstract plaster and paint echoing the damaged plaster and old peeling paint in the Committee Room. For some reason I didn't manage to get photos of either of these. But plenty of other good pics from around the exhibt.

But the Baths themselves are perhaps the star attraction.Amazing atmosphere and plenty of beautiful decay in amongst the restorations.

See more images from this expedition on my Flickr site: here